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Addie leads the Chargers to the Conference Semifinals

Mar 06, 2018

The Chargers pull away for a 91-76 win over the Tigers of Andrew College to advance to the GCAA conference semifinals. GHC went on a 15-0 run midway through the first half to extend their lead to 27-12 but Andrew had a run of their own to cut the Chargers lead to 36-30 with 1:54 to go in the first half. GHC pulled out to a 42-32 lead to end the first half. GHC struggled in the first half from the 3 point line going 2 of 13, 15.4% and was 16 of 40, 40% from the field.

GHC warmed up in the second half offensively shooting 7 of 14 from the three point line in the second half to pull out to their largest lead of the night with 5:50 to go up 77-57 and rolled to the win.

"We are always happy to get the first playoff win under our belts." "It's now time to prepare for our opponent Friday, South Georgia Tech." DeMarcus Addie gave us another great effort scoring 26 points, " said Charger head coach Phil Gaffney.

The Chargers had 4 players in double digits in scoring led by DeMarcus Addie's 26 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds, Sandro Noel and TaJuan Johnson had 17 points each, and Jeremiah Buford had 12 points.

The Chargers 20-9 will host the GCAA Conference Final Four at the Corral on Friday and Saturday. The Chargers will take on the Jets of South Georgia Tech on Friday at 7:30pm with the winner advancing to the championship game on Saturday at 3:00pm.